Expansion
Al Sharqi Shipping Inaugurates $19 Million Logistics Hub at Dubai Industrial City
By News Desk ·
Key takeaways
- Al Sharqi Shipping inaugurated an integrated logistics and distribution hub at Dubai Industrial City, part of TECOM Group, with an investment of AED70 million ($19.06 million).
- The facility has 280,000 sq ft of built-up storage, 200,000 sq ft of open yard, 30,000 sq ft of office space and a 40,000 sq ft basement, with 22,000 palletised tonnes of multi-temperature storage from ambient to -18 C.
- The hub includes 38 inbound and outbound loading lanes able to handle up to 178 trucks per day and is expected to create 500 new jobs.
Al Sharqi Shipping inaugurated an integrated logistics and distribution hub at Dubai Industrial City on an investment of AED70 million ($19.06 million), the company said. The facility, part of TECOM Group's industrial district, offers 280,000 sq ft of built-up storage and 22,000 palletised tonnes of multi-temperature capacity, and is expected to create 500 jobs. The details were reported by EIN Presswire.
Al Sharqi Shipping's Dubai Industrial City Hub
Al Sharqi Shipping, a Dubai-headquartered freight forwarder and third-party logistics provider founded in 1989, said the new hub will serve customers in food and beverage, fast-moving consumer goods, retail, hotels, restaurants and cafés, quick-commerce and manufacturing. The facility has 200,000 sq ft of open yard space, 30,000 sq ft of office space and a 40,000 sq ft basement area, with storage ranging from ambient to -18 C.
Saud Abu Alshawareb, Executive Vice President – Industrial at TECOM Group, said on behalf of Dubai Industrial City: "A robust logistics sector is vital to driving trade, supporting local manufacturing, and strengthening regional supply chains." He added that the district's infrastructure and connectivity provide a ready environment for businesses like Al Sharqi Shipping to expand their distribution channels and customer base.
Asif Rafiq, Chief Operating Officer of Al Sharqi Shipping, said: "The opening of our new facility at Dubai Industrial City will support the next phase of our growth, particularly in multi-temperature-controlled logistics, regional distribution, and integrated supply-chain solutions." He said the facility is a long-term strategic platform and brings the company's combined capacity to 37,800 pallet positions.
Dubai Industrial City, established in 2004, is positioned near Jebel Ali Port and Al Maktoum International Airport and hosts an Etihad Rail freight terminal. TECOM Group reported a 9 percent year-on-year rise in recurring net profit to AED805 million for the first half of 2026, with revenue up 11 percent to more than AED1.5 billion, according to Zawya.
Al Sharqi Shipping's Record and Scale
According to akta.pro company records, Al Sharqi Shipping was founded in August 1989 by Muhammad Rafiq and has more than 35 years in the logistics industry. The same records place it among the top 100 logistics companies in Dubai and describe a global network spanning approximately 190 countries. In 2002 it was an early adopter of the Dubai Customs E-Mirsal electronic customs initiative, and in 2023 it received a Maersk ECO Delivery Certificate and was named Maersk Most Valuable Partner for the second consecutive year.
What Comes Next for the Hub
The hub includes 38 inbound and outbound loading lanes capable of handling up to 178 trucks per day, supporting rapid fulfilment services. The company said the facility is expected to create 500 new jobs.